Senior Packaging Associate 6:55PM-7:00AM

Genpak•Prattville, AL

12d

About The Position

The Senior Packaging Associate performs all responsibilities of a Packaging Associate and supports the packaging shift by training and retraining employees, setting up shift assignments and rotations, and coordinating break relief. The role serves as a liaison between Packaging Associates and production supervision, line operators, Quality, and Safety. It is responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and specification-compliant packaging operations, smooth shift handoffs, and coverage of workstation absences and breaks.

Requirements

Previous experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or other industrial setting is preferred.
Comparable experience handling repetitive tasks at a steady pace.
Consistent and acceptable safety, efficiency, quality, and attendance record.
Ability to communicate positively and effectively and work productively as part of a cross-functional team.
Willingness to work with others and act as both a trainee and trainer.
Ability to diplomatically communicate expectations, positive feedback, and concerns to supervisors.
Knowledge of Packaging Associate responsibilities and procedures.
Basic understanding of machines and equipment, potential hazards, E-stops, and authorized versus affected Lock Out Tag Out employees.
Ability to stand and walk constantly on a cement floor; use hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders constantly; reach frequently; lift up to 30 pounds; and rotate or twist constantly.
Visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a trainer or in a leadership capacity.
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Responsibilities

Perform all Packaging Associate responsibilities in accordance with Production, Quality, and Safety guidelines.
Train and retrain newly hired or rehired permanent and temporary employees on Packaging Associate duties, procedures, GMP, SQF, and general safety rules.
Train employees on new or updated policies and procedures.
Set up shift assignments, rotations, and break relief; adjust assignments in response to absences or partial absences.
Work with Packaging Associates and the Quality Department to help ensure packaged products meet specifications.
Print and provide labels, as needed, and support InfinityQS.
Help maintain housekeeping standards, particularly during shift handoffs.
Communicate and assist with restocking packaging materials on production lines.
Coordinate changeovers with Operators and Material Handlers.
Work with the Supervisor and Lead Operators to support smooth shift handoffs.
Communicate quality and safety concerns and outstanding items to supervisors.
Assist with tracking and reporting shift production results.
Provide workstation relief and fill in for Packaging Associate absences or partial absences as needed.
Cover breaks, meals, bathroom visits, and office visits; assist with scheduling breaks and other time away from workstations.
Assist with reviewing and developing Standard Work Procedures or Standard Operating Procedures.
Interpret production data to provide information for determining runtimes and timing production changeovers.
Identify and report hazards and unsafe conditions or behaviors; participate in incident investigations and New and Altered Equipment Reviews as needed.
Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.